The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rock Island, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Rock Island

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rock Island.

 

Rock Island, WA Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
D
Other Crime Grade
C

$783,518

Cost of Crime™ for Rock Island, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,074 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rock Island in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Rock Island, WA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Rock Island ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Rock Island's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rock Island is 33.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rock Island Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rock Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rock Island, WA see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rock Island, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Rock Island for 2025 is $783,518. This translates to approximately $410 per resident and $1,074 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Rock Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rock Island Compared to Other Cities?

Rock Island, WA: $410
Concrete, WA: $1390
Colbert, WA: $245
Washington: $610
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rock Island is $410 per year, which is $54 less than the national average and $201 less than Washington's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rock Island:
  • In Concrete, WA, crime costs $1,390 per person, which is $980 more than in Rock Island.
  • In Colbert, WA, crime costs $245 per person, which is $165 less than in Rock Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rock Island for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rock Island
Cost per Rock Island Resident
Murder
$137,628
$72
Rape/Sexual Assault
$74,640
$39
Robbery
$32,435
$17
Assault
$97,201
$51
Kidnapping
$21,508
$11
Vehicle Theft
$59,357
$31
Burglary
$101,912
$53
Theft
$131,565
$69
Arson
$6,288
$3
Vandalism
$95,305
$50
Animal Cruelty
$587
$0
Drug Crimes
$17,407
$9
Identity Theft
$7,684
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$783,518
$410

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rock Island, WA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Rock Island totals $1,312,627 ($687 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,096,145 ($1,096 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Rock Island crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Rock Island has 1, have the same problem. Of Rock Island’s 1,912 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Rock Island Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Rock Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.770
Robbery
0.5393
Rape
0.6438
Murder
0.0383
Total Violent Crime
2.992 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.29
Vehicle Theft
2.005
Burglary
5.877
Arson
0.1362
Total Property Crime
21.30 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1855
Drug Crimes
1.231
Vandalism
6.977
Identity Theft
0.5192
Animal Cruelty
0.0415
Total "Other" Rate
8.954 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Rock Island is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Rock Island.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B
B-
D
B
D
D-
C-
D-
D+
B-
D
B-
A
B
B
A
B-
C+
B
C
D-
C-
D-
F
C-
F
D
C
D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rock Island is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B
B
B
D+
D+
C+
B+
B+
D-
F
F
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
A-
C+
D
D
A
B-
B-
D+
F
F
B+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Rock Island is safer than the Washington state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rock Island, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Rock Island schools on SchoolGrade

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